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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,872.16, 556,536.66 and 146,194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,872.16, 556,536.66 and 146,194.36 is: 219,381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,872.16 : 556,536.66 = 146,194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,872.16/556,536.66 = 146,194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,872.16x = 556,536.66 × 146,194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,872.16x = 81,362,520,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,362,520,825.24/370,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,381.58

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